NEETChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
What contributes to the bond length in a molecule?
Options
- AThe distance between the valence electrons
- BThe distance between the outermost shells
- CThe contribution from each atom of the bonded pair
- DThe distance between the innermost shells
Correct answer
C. The contribution from each atom of the bonded pair
Step-by-step solution
In a molecule, each atom of the bonded pair contributes to the bond length.